Graham has secured a commitment from nuclear minister Andrew Bowie that nuclear waste cannot come to a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in south Holderness.
In a response to Graham’s letter, Minister Bowie stated that Nuclear Waste Services will fully respect the Council’s decision to end discussions about storing the UK’s nuclear waste in south Holderness.
Graham had thrown his support behind Cllr Sean McMaster and Cllr Lyn Healing’s motion to force the council to withdraw from discussions, reflecting deep opposition in the community.
Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart said: “Many people in Holderness didn’t want nuclear waste to come to the place they call home, and the Councillors stopped it.
“I always want to see our communities strengthened, and Cllrs Sean McMaster and Lyn Healing did just that through their motion to have the council withdraw from discussions with Nuclear Waste Services.
“I’m delighted that the government minister responsible has confirmed that Nuclear Waste Services will now withdraw from Holderness, and leave us alone. For good.”
